Quick answers
- Does Kenneth O Neal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth O Neal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kenneth O Neal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 691 services for Kenneth O Neal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth O Neal's NPI number?
- 1538247879. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kenneth O Neal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 279 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 691 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)217 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)190 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)144 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)76 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Arthritis59%
- Heart failure58%
- Diabetes52%
Hospitals where Kenneth O Neal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth O Neal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial LivingstonLivingston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450395
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial LufkinLufkin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450211
- Huntsville Memorial HospitalHuntsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450347
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth O Neal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 Hwy 59 Loop N, Memorial Medical LivingstonLivingston, TX 77351 (936) 329‑8700
- 180 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065 (504) 468‑8600
- 2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 702‑3000
- 2500 Belle Chasse HwyTerrytown, LA 70056 (504) 392‑3131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth O Neal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC686 clinicians in the group
- Belle Chasse Physician Services LLC262 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Livingston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Livingston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538247879 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians